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Education

​God’s Revelation in the Contemporary World

ORIC Fourth International Theological Online Conference
2-8 December 2021
Dear Archbishop Alexander,
The day of our conference is fast approaching and I can’t believe that our meeting is right around the corner!
I am glad to remind you that our conference will take place from Thursday 2 December to Wednesday 8 December every day 2-6pm UK time.
We are blessed to have Archbishop Alexander Golitzin of Dallas as a keynote speaker on Thursday at 2-3 pm UK time.
Each day we will first have a two-hour session with four related papers (2-4pm UK time), with only questions for clarification. Then after a very short break we will have 45 or more minutes for open discussion. Please see the Conference Programme here.
We will use Clickmeeting platform as our conference platform. It can be used from any device, any browser, there is nothing to download, it has a whiteboard with a presentation box and a chat area, as well as the share your screen option, it enables recording presentations while using power points and whiteboard.
Our online conference room will be opened for you on the 20th of November and you will receive the link to enter the conference room and to pre-record your talk.
We ask the speakers to pre-record their presentations, if possible. Please record your video presentations using our Clickmeeting Platform 10 days in advance, so that others could listen to your talk in their own time before the conference.
If you wish to invite your colleagues they can register for the conference here.
There will be no official conference fee not to exclude anyone for financial reasons. Donations are however welcomed according to your goodwill here.
If you have any questions or suggestions please do not hesitate to let us know.
We look forward to the whole week of the inspirational discussions,
Olga and the ORIC Conference Preparation Team

Diocesan Catechist and Diaconal Program

The Bulgarian Diocese is pleased to announce our new program for training parish catechists and "late vocation" diaconal candidates.
​Areas covered include:
Spirituality
Scripture
Church History and Doctrine
Liturgy and Church Life.

Each course meets online. The courses include six or seven sessions that last one to three hours. The course meets every three weeks. The entire program lasts a year and a half, offering 84 hours of interactive classes.

​For more information about program costs and registration, please see the PDF file below.

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Diocesan Catechist and Diaconal Program Information, Cost & Registration

New to Orthodoxy?

Here is Some Recommended Reading

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The Orthodox Church
by Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia
A clear, detailed introduction to the Orthodox Church, written for the non-Orthodox as well as for Orthodox Christians who wish to know more about their tradition.

​The Orthodox Way
by Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia

A classic account of the belief, worship, and life of the Orthodox Church. This is a book which reveals the meaning of life for all Christians.
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​For the Life of the World
by Protopresbyter Alexander Schmemann

Beloved author Fr. Alexander Schmemann explains in this classic how the Orthodox approach to the world stems from the liturgical life of the Church.

​The Faith We Hold
by Archbishop Paul of Finland

Describes the basic elements of the Orthodox Faith in three sections: doctrinal, liturgical, and spiritual.
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​The Orthodox Faith
by Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko

Comprehensive information on Orthodox Doctrine, Worship, Bible and Church History, and Spirituality|

​Orthodox Christians in North America: 1794-1994
by Mark Stokoe and the Archpriest Leonid Kishkovsky

A historical look at the establishment of Orthodoxy on the North American Continent, celebrating the 200th Anniversary.
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Historical Road of Eastern Orthodoxy
by Protopresbyter Alexander Schmemann

A stimulating survey and interpretation of the history of the Orthodox Church.

​The Orthodox Church: 455 Questions and Answers
by Fr. Stanley Harakas

Questions by real people sent in to the Hellenic Chronicle newspaper and answered by Fr Stanley Harakas, a well-known Orthodox ethicist and teacher. Questions range from the spiritual to the mundane.
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​The Living God: A Catechism for the Christian Faith
translated by Olga Dunlop

For parents, teachers, pastors, and all who wish to understand the sources of the Church's revelation. A "seeker" poses questions and a "sage" answers them, representing the Church's explanation of those questions.

​Orthodox Spirituality: A Brief Introduction
by Metropolitan of Nafpaktos, Hierotheos (Vlachos)

Metropolitan Heirotheos contends that Orthodox spirituality differs markedly from the "spiritualities" of the East and the West. The difference in the dogma generates the difference in ethos as well.
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​The Incarnate God: The Feasts of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary
Ed. by Catherine Aslanoff

This book draws on the rich resources of the Orthodox tradition to present a holistic vision of the faith derived from the Church's liturgical year.

​The Year of Grace of the Lord
by A Monk of the Eastern Church

A scriptural and liturgical commentary on the calendar of the Orthodox Church, and a guide to the scriptural readings and prayers.
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These titles and other books can be purchased through the following retailers.

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St. Tikhon's Seminary Bookstore

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Ancient Faith Store

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St. Vladimir's Seminary Bookstore

PO Box 3027
Munster, IN 46321

Toll-Free: (800) 967-7377 
Email: orders@ancientfaith.com
Web: store.ancientfaith.com
​South Canaan, PA 18459

Office: 717-937-4390
Toll-Free: 1-888-454-6678
Email: bookstore@stots.edu
Web: http://www.stspress.com
​575 Scarsdale Road
Crestwood, NY 10707-4519

Office: 914-961-2203
Toll-Free: 1-800-204-BOOK (for credit card orders)
Email: bookstore@svots.edu
Web: http://www.svspress.com
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  • About the Diocese
    • Archbishop's Calendar
  • Meet our Parishes
    • Holy Cross Monastery
    • Holy Ghost Macedono-Bulgarian Orthodox Church
    • Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission
    • Sts. Cyril & Methodius
    • Sts. Cyril & Methody
    • St. Andrew the Apostle Orthodox Mission
    • St. Elia the Prophet Orthodox Church
    • St. George Orthodox Cathedral
    • St. George Orthodox Church
    • St. John of Rila Orthodox Church
    • St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church
    • St. Kliment of Ochrid Orthodox
    • St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church
    • St. Nicholas Orthodox Church -Burton
    • St. Nicholas -Ft. Wayne
    • St. Nikolai Orthodox Mission
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    • Adult Education
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